The INMO Says Private Hospitals Should Give As Much Capacity As They Can In The Fight Against Covid-19

Sixteen private facilities have agreed to provide up to 30% capacity.

That's under a new agreement with the HSE.

It will be in place for the next year, in case there are any further spikes in the virus.

General Secretary of the INMO, Phil Ni Sheadhaga, says private hospitals should be treated as part of the whole health system: